Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

With the popularity of MMA rising, more and more people are beginning to discover how useful Martial Arts can be for self-defense situations. Although I’ve talked about this topic a lot, I still continually get questioned on which Martial Art is the best for Self-defense. I believe all Martial Arts are great for building character, especially in young children, however, …

When shopping online for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi, you want to find the highest quality option for the lowest price. As someone who has shopped online for many years, I can understand just how frustrating it can be. There are many things to look for when shopping online for the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi. Worrying about whether or not the …

After joining my first MMA gym, I quickly realized that I was going to need some sort of bag to carry all of my gear and equipment. When you think about carrying your gloves, hand wraps, water, shin guards, towels, extra clothes, etc… having a gym bag alleviates the weight off your shoulders (literally and figuratively). I actually have multiple …

I get this question asked multiple times every month because it’s a concern of many people who sometimes feel that gym membership cost is too expensive. I want to take an in-depth look at how much gym memberships cost on average so that people can understand whether or not they’re getting a good deal. I have been a member of …

Ever since the very beginning, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been an integral part of the UFC. The first UFC event was dominated by Royce Gracie who won all of his fights by submissions. There are many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialists in the UFC today, many of which have won world championships in some of the biggest Jiu Jitsu competitions around …

Gi or NoGi, the classic debate between the two different grappling options in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you’re a BJJ practitioner then you know how heated of a debate this can become. I personally don’t have a preference between the two, however I do see the ‘pros and cons’ that both have to offer. Training Gi or NoGi is always going …

These days you can find good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu almost anywhere. From the days when you had to travel across the world to find a good gym, the growth of this sport has been absolutely remarkable. There are many great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms across the world, however which ones are the elite? Which Jiu Jitsu gyms separate themselves from …

I want to start this out by saying that achieving a black belt in any Martial Art should be highly respectable no matter the length of time it took to achieve. All Martial Artists who have achieved a black belt in their lifetime is an extraordinary honor that should be respected, no matter the art. It could be a young …

If you’ve ever rolled with a flexible person, then chances are you understand the benefits of being flexible in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Flexibility is a great thing to have overall, it helps you kick higher in Muay Thai and also prevents a majority of muscle injuries that will happen from your body being tight. I highly recommend anyone who is …

So you’ve been struggling with your Jiu Jitsu lately? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. If I had a dollar for every time I felt like I wasn’t progressing in BJJ I’d be a rich man. It’s an awful feeling when you’re doing everything right however your progression feels slow or non-existent. That desperate feeling of wanting to improve so …

Hi my name is Anthony, or better known around these parts as The MMA Guru. I started training Muay Thai in 2013 and fell in love with many other forms of Martial Arts ever since, so much so that I decided to create this website to share my love of the martial arts. This site is a go-to resource for MMA, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts.